Pete Duranko

Who was Pete Duranko?

Peter Nicholas Duranko was a college and professional American football player. A defensive end, he played college football at Notre Dame, and his professional career for the Denver Broncos. He had also been drafted by the Cleveland Browns.

Duranko was an All-American and a member of Notre Dame's 1966 national champion team.

At Bishop McCort High School, he played football, ran track, and was a shot putter. He was inducted into the Pennsylvania State Hall of Fame.

Duranko earned a Master's degree from St. Francis University of Loretto, Pennsylvania.

After his playing days, he became a steel company executive.

Duranko died from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which he suffered from since 2000.